Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,994
miles
12,865
kilometers
6,946
nautical miles

🕐 15h 44m
Flight Time
🧭 E (103°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,994 12,790
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,994 12,790
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,994 11,991
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,994 11,991
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,994 15,988
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,994 11,991
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from United States to South Africa requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to JNB route connects Newark, United States with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 7,994 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 103° from Newark. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 7,994 miles (12,865 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to JNB typically take around 15h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,994 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.